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Born in Glasgow, Scotland, and raised in Joliet, Illinois. He returned to the UK, for a 6 month Shakespeare semester with the United States International University of San Diego, but left to star in the musical production of "Anything Goes," with Elaine Paige. He went on to star in "Miss Saigon," "Matador," "Rope," and "Hair" at London's West End. Barrowman has homes in London and Cardiff, Wales.- Actress
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Eve Myles was born on 26 July 1978 in Ystradgynlais, Wales, UK. She is an actress and writer, known for Torchwood (2006), Dragon Age II (2011) and Keeping Faith (2017). She has been married to Bradley Freegard since 18 May 2013. They have two children.- Actor
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Burn Gorman was born on 1 September 1974 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA. He is an actor, known for Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio (2022), The Dark Knight Rises (2012) and Pacific Rim: Uprising (2018). He has been married to Sarah Beard since July 2004. They have three children.- Actress
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Naoko was born in Nagoya, Japan and moved to New York with her parents when she was four before returning to Japan, then relocating to London when she was 12. She began to take singing lessons, and at 17 she was cast in the lead role of Kim in the West End musical "Miss Saigon" opposite John Barrowman, with whom she would later appear in the TV science-fiction series "Torchwood." She has appeared on television as Julia Sawalha's studious friend Sarah in "Absolutely Fabulous", the hospital reception in "Casualty", and Yoko Ono in "Lennon Naked." In 2006 she returned to the London musical stage to play Christmas Eve in "Avenue Q," and in 2015 she was part of the huge ensemble cast in the big-screen "Everest" as ill-fated mountaineer Yasuko Namba.- Actress
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Indira Anne Varma (born 27 September 1973) is a British actress. Her film debut and first major role was in Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love. She has gone on to appear in the television series The Canterbury Tales, Rome, Luther, Human Target, and Game of Thrones (as Ellaria Sand). In September 2016, she began starring in the ITV/Netflix series Paranoid, as DS Nina Suresh.
Varma was born in Bath, Somerset, the only child of an Indian father and a Swiss mother who was of part Genoese Italian descent; her parents were relatively elderly and were often mistaken for her grandparents. She was a member of Musical Youth Theatre Company and graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London, in 1995.
Varma has had a number of television and film roles, including Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love in 1997 and Bride and Prejudice in 2004, and the young Roman wife Niobe during the first season of BBC/HBO's historical drama series Rome. Her character appeared briefly in the second season of the award-winning series when it aired on 14 January 2007.
In 2006, she played Suzie Costello in the first and eighth episodes, "Everything Changes" and "They Keep Killing Suzie", of BBC Three's science-fiction drama series Torchwood. She appeared as Dr Adrienne Holland in the CBS medical drama 3 lbs which premiered on 14 November 2006 and was cancelled on 30 November 2006 due to poor ratings. Varma guest starred in the fourth-season premiere of hit US detective drama Bones as Scotland Yard Inspector Cate Pritchard. She also played the role of Zoe Luther in the first series of the BBC drama Luther.
Varma played the role of Ilsa Pucci in the second season of the Fox series Human Target until the show was cancelled on 10 May 2011.
Varma played the role of Ellaria Sand, the paramour of Oberyn Martell in season 4 of the HBO show Game of Thrones, and reprised the role in seasons 5, 6 and 7.
She lent her voice to the Circle mage Vivienne, in the 2014 role-playing video game Dragon Age: Inquisition.
In 2016, she played the lead role of DC Nina Suresh in the eight-episode British television drama Paranoid, streamed worldwide on Netflix.
In 1997, Varma played Bianca in Shakespeare's Othello at the National Theatre, London. In 2000 to 2001, she appeared in Harold Pinter and Di Trevis's NT stage adaptation of Pinter's The Proust Screenplay, Remembrance of Things Past, based on À la recherche du temps perdu, by Marcel Proust. In the summer of 2001, she played Gila in One for the Road, by Harold Pinter, at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City.
In 2002, she played Sasha Lebedieff in Ivanov by Anton Chekhov at the National Theatre and Bunty Mainwaring in The Vortex by Noël Coward at the Donmar Theatre, London. In 2004, she played Sabina in The Skin of Our Teeth by Thornton Wilder at the Young Vic Theatre Theatre, London. In 2008, she played Nadia Baliye in The Vertical Hour by David Hare at the Royal Court Theatre London. In 2009, she played Olivia in Shakespeare's Twelfth Night with Donmar West End at Wyndham's Theatre, London. In 2012, she played Jessica in Terry Johnson's Hysteria at the Theatre Royal, Bath. In 2013 she played Miss Cutts in The Hothouse by Harold Pinter in the Trafalgar Transformed season at Trafalgar Studios.
In 2014, Varma played Tamora, Queen of the Goths, in Lucy Bailey's "gore-fest" production of Titus Andronicus at Shakespeare's Globe. In 2015, she appeared alongside Ralph Fiennes in George Bernard Shaw's Man and Superman at the National Theatre.- Actor
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Gareth is an actor and singer. He fronts the metal progressive band called Blue Gillespie (previously known as "A Breath of Blue Fire").
Their first EP was "Cave Country" (December 2008) EP: "Cave Country Part 2" (August 2009) Album (debut): "Synesthesia" (May 2010) Album "Seven Rages of Man" (May 2012).
He married Gemma Lloyd (Born Gemma James) in 2010. They live in Newport, Wales, UK
The couple has a girl and a boy Daughter, Lily Christina Lloyd, was born on 4 June 2012. Son, Eli Andrew Lloyd, was born on 10 August 2014 at 4:50 a.m. weighing 7lb 10oz- Kai Owen was born on 4 September 1975 in Conwy, Wales, UK. He is an actor, known for Torchwood (2006), Hollyoaks (1995) and Rocket Man (2005).
- Guy Lewis is known for Torchwood (2006), Foreign Correspondents (1999) and The Second Hearing (2019).
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Tom Price was born on 12 July 1980 in the UK. He is an actor and director, known for Torchwood (2006), Hereafter (2010) and The Five (2016).- Actor
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Jason May was born on 3 August 1970 in Wales, UK. He is an actor and producer, known for Viking: The Berserkers (2014), Da Vinci's Demons (2013) and The Boxer (2009).- Rhys Swinburn is known for I Want Candy (2007), Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I (2010) and Torchwood (2006).
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Paul Kasey was born on 5 August 1973 in Chatham, Kent, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016), 1408 (2007) and 28 Days Later (2002).- Camera and Electrical Department
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Gwilym Havard Davies is known for The Hindsight Bias (2012), Torchwood (2006) and The Existence of Liberty White.- Cathryn Davis is known for Torchwood (2006).
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Adrian Christopher is known for The Little Mermaid (2023), Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023) and Cobra (2020).- Actor
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Ross O'Hennessy is an actor best know for playing 'the Lord of Bones ' in HBO's award winning series GAME OF THRONES. He is equally renowned for playing the blood thirsty character of ' Sir Locke,' in Kurt Sutter's medieval drama ' The Bastard Executioner. '
Ross O'Hennessy was born in Pontllanfraith , South Wales but always knew he wanted to be actor. So at the tender age of 16 he packed his bags and moved to London. He spent a few years treading the boards with the National Youth Theatre before winning the Sir John Mills Scholorship to attend Private Drama School. After finishing a 3 years diploma course at The Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts , Ross launched straight into a highly successful play with Lauren Bacall which in turn took him to the Royal Shakespeare Company. From Theatre to Film and television was a natural progression and he has worked successfully on screen and his career continues to grow from strength to strength.- Sara Gregory was born on 19 August 1986 in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire, Wales, UK. She is an actress, known for Alys (2011), Under Milk Wood (2015) and Torchwood (2006). She is married to Carwyn Jones. They have one child.
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Justin McDonald is an award winning actor, writer and producer originally from Tyneside in the north east of England. He received a scholarship to attend Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts in London, where he gained a BA in Acting. He went on to complete his studies early to play a series lead in the prime-time ITV drama 'Distant Shores'.
Since then, McDonald has continued to work as an actor in film, television, theatre and radio. His screen work has seen him playing leading roles in many acclaimed television productions and feature films. In 2023 he won a prestigious Royal Television Society Award for best actor in a drama performance for his work on BFI film 'FIST'.- Brendan Charleson is known for Killer Elite (2011), Green Street Hooligans (2005) and Torchwood (2006).
- Robert Störr is known for Good Bye Lenin! (2003) and Torchwood (2006).
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The youngest actor to play Othello at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, Lloyd Everitt is now staring in Ridley Scott's 'Alien' series for FX and Disney. He is also known for his role as 'Hector Hall' in Neil Gaiman's DC Comic Book 'The Sandman' and 'Will' in BBC's 'The Pact'. Lloyd was also Nominated for Best New Comer at the British National Television Awards 2017 for his role as 'Jez' in BBC1's Casualty. He was also added to Tony Hall's and Idris Elba's Hot Emerging Talent list and has gone on to to star in numerous successful 'TV shows'.
He was born in Cardiff to a Jamaican mother, Pauline Everitt and Welsh father, Haydn Everitt.
After graduating from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Lloyd began his career, at the Donmar Warehouse working with Michael Grandage.
Following his Debut at the Donmar, Lloyd sought after becoming a leading actor on some of Britain's most revered stages before embarking on a television and film career.
Over the years he has had the privilege of working alongside Vanessa Redgrave, Felicity Jones, James Earl Jones, Tim Piggott Smith and Mark Rylance.
Lloyd has performed at The National Theatre, The Old Vic, West-End's Gielgud and played numerous roles on screen.
During one of his performances at the Bush Theatre (Perseverance Drive) , Lloyd was spotted by a BBC casting director and had a role specifically written for him 'Jez' which made him a National Television Nominee.- Naomi Martell is known for Torchwood (2006) and Y Pris (2007).
- David Longden is known for Torchwood (2006).
- Gareth Thomas was born on 12 February 1945 in Wales, UK. He was an actor, known for Blake's 7 (1978), Torchwood (2006) and Knights of God (1987). He was married to Linda. He died on 13 April 2016 in the UK.
- John Normington was a distinguished English actor and a veteran of stage and screen. He also trained as an opera singer at the Northern School of Music. He made his theatrical debut in the 1950 production of "The Happiest Days of Your Life". He later became a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company (1962-1966).
Perhaps his most prominent and enduring film role was in the classic British comedy A Private Function (1984), where he holds his own among a heavyweight supporting cast that included Maggie Smith, Denholm Elliott, Richard Griffiths, Alison Steadman, Jim Carter and Pete Postlethwaite. His television appearances were also vast. He is fondly remembered by science fiction fans for his role as the scheming villain Morgus in one of the most popular Doctor Who (1963) serials ever produced, The Caves of Androzani: Part One (1984).
He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2004 but continued working, making his final screen appearance in Atonement (2007), which was released in the UK following his death. Tributes were paid by Old Vic artistic director Kevin Spacey, National Theatre artistic director Nicholas Hytner and Royal Shakespeare Company artistic director Michael Boyd. Normington was gay and was survived by John Anderson, his partner of almost 40 years. - Emily Evans is known for Torchwood (2006) and Neighbours (1985).
- Christopher Greene is known for Torchwood (2006), Miracle at St. Anna (2008) and My Life in Film (2004).
- Kathryn Howard is known for Torchwood (2006).
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Caroline Chikezie was born in London, England, UK. She is an actress and producer, known for Æon Flux (2005), Eragon (2006) and The Double Deal (2014).- Actor
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Togo Igawa is an actor/director living in England. In 1968 he joined the Theatre Centre 68 (precursor of the Black Tent Theatre), and went on to tour throughout Japan, performing in more than 120 cities. In 1983 he moved to England. In 1986, the opening season for the Swan Theatre in Stratford-upon Avon, he became a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company as its first Japanese actor. Since then he has appeared extensively on stage, film, television and radio worldwide.- Eve Pearce was born in Aberdeen in Scotland to a very poor family and was brought up in a one-roomed tenement, her mother dying when she was seven years old. When she was twelve her father re-married and she moved to London. She began her acting career in the early 1960s, making her television debut in 'Z-Cars' in 1962. She also took a recurring role in 'Coronation Street' in 1967, and has made many appearances on stage and television. She is a published poet, often writing on anti-war themes, and is also a volunteer reader with the Interact Reading Service, a charity which arranges therapeutic readings in hospitals for stroke victims.
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William Travis is known for Where the Heart Is (1997), Sorted (2006) and This Is England '90 (2015).- Actor
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Roger Barclay initially trained for the Army at Sandhurst Military Academy before winning an acting scholarship to the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in London and it was whilst he was a student there that he gained his first acting role in the 1995 television adaptation of 'Pride and Prejudice'. He has subsequently worked on both sides of the Atlantic and was accepted as an Emmy Academy member after his nomination for best supporting actor in 'Secret Diary of a Call-Girl. He has worked on stage with the likes of the National Theatree as well as teaching drama at Cranfield University and undertaking charity work on behalf of homelessness campaign group Shelter and the Cystic Fibrosis Trust.- Nathan Sussex is known for A Viking Saga: The Darkest Day (2013), Hollyoaks (1995) and Coronation Street (1960).
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Paul Jones is known for Jurassic World Dominion (2022), The Take (2016) and Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018).- Sophie Davies is known for Torchwood (2006).
- Victoria Gourlay is known for Torchwood (2006) and Casualty (1986).
- While in his teens, Owen Teale occasionally worked at Porthcawl Little Theatre. In September 1980 he was accepted by the Guildford School of Acting and by Christmas of 1983 had obtained his Equity card. His first proper work was as a dancer in the musical "Cabaret" in Plymouth, Devon. Subsequently he was approached by BBC-TV and landed a role in The Mimosa Boys (1985). Two years spent as a jobbing actor were followed by roles in the stage version of "The Fifteen Streets", "When She Danced" and "The Comedy of Errors". In 1990 he appeared in Robin Hood (1991) starring Patrick Bergin and immediately after finishing this film, he joined the Royal Shakespeare Company at Stratford upon Avon.
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- Calum Callaghan was born on 28 May 1986 in Lewisham, London, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Mr Selfridge (2013), Black Mirror (2011) and To the Ends of the Earth (2005).
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Rhys ap Trefor is known for Torchwood (2006), It's My Shout: Short Films from Wales (2016) and Ffeithiau Amgen (2017).- British actress Emily Bowker was born and raised in Bristol, graduating with a BA HONS in Acting from The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama.
Alongside her screen work Emily enjoys a successful stage career, recently headlining in the 2017 Brits Off Broadway festival in NYC with the hit play Invincible.
On television Emily is best known as the recurring character Stacey Maconie on BBC's HOLBY CITY.
Emily lives in London with her husband, the actor Chris Harper - Robert Barton is known for E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982), The Lost Treasure of Sawtooth Island (1999) and Torchwood (2006).
- Daniela Denby-Ashe was born on 9 August 1978 in London, England, UK. She is an actress, known for North & South (2004), My Family (2000) and Waterloo Road (2006).
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Shaheen Jafargholi was born on 23 January 1997 in Swansea, Wales, UK. He is an actor, known for EastEnders (1985), Torchwood (2006) and Wreck (2022).- Yasmin Bannerman was born in 1972 in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England, UK. She is an actress, known for Killing Me Softly (2002), Life on Mars (2006) and Doctor Who (2005).
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Gary Pillai was born on 11 November 1968 in Camden, London, England, UK. He is an actor and producer, known for Game of Thrones (2011), Family Affairs (1997) and Torchwood (2006).- Actor
- Soundtrack
Shend was born on 17 November 1957 in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Torchwood (2006), Revolver (2005) and Pusher (2012).- Badi Uzzaman was born on 8 March 1939 in Phulpur, Azangarh, India. He was an actor, known for Eastern Promises (2007), Red Eagle (1994) and Another Year (2010). He died on 14 June 2011 in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
- Paul Chequer was born in 1975 in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, UK. He is an actor, known for As If (2001), Sherlock (2010) and Making Waves (2004).
- Luke Bromley was born on 12 January 1994 in Epsom, Surrey, England, UK. He is an actor, known for The World's End (2013), Silent Witness (1996) and Torchwood (2006).
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Nicola Duffett was born on 22 January 1963 in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, UK. She is an actress and producer, known for Family Affairs (1997), Spider (2002) and Howards End (1992).- Actor
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Dual Canadian/British nationalities. Read Music at Lancaster University (1975-78) before joining English National Opera as singer (1979-81). Theatre credits subsequently include Gloucester (King Lear) at Colchester, Judge Turpin (Sweeney Todd) at Liverpool and Watford, Algol (Space Queen Maladjusta) at Southampton, Angelo (Archangels Don't Play Pinball) at Bristol. Married BBC studio manager Sharmini Thillaimuthu. Two children. Lives in London and Suffolk.- Steve Meo was born in 1977 in Swansea, Wales, UK. He is an actor, known for High Hopes (2002), Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps (2001) and Torchwood (2006).
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Celyn Jones is a critically acclaimed and award-winning actor and screenwriter, "A writer, performer powerhouse...". He was born and raised on the island of Anglesey, North Wales. His Father was a sailor and Mother a baker. Celyn trained as an actor at the Manchester Youth Theatre and won a scholarship to the prestigious Oxford School of Drama where he received a strong classical training. In his twenties he devoted a significant amount of his time working in education, helping young people strengthen their communication abilities through drama, film and writing. His talent and experience has secured him the reputation as one of the most impressive and versatile character actors of his generation. Lately, his screenwriting has caught the attention of Hollywood, with various projects now in different stages of production and development. He continues to be in demand, working internationally with some of the most talented and respected directors & performers, often more than once, across all platforms. Celyn lives in the UK with his family, is a co-founder of Mad as Birds Films and a proud Welsh ambassador for the children's charity Into Film.- Actress
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- Joshua Aaron Hughes is known for Torchwood (2006), The Forgotten Dead (2010) and Uncanny X-Men (2012).
- Amy Starling was born on 15 July 1982 in Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales, UK. She is an actress, known for Torchwood (2006), Caught in the Act (2008) and Eros Unleashed (2006).
- Ryan Chappell is known for Torchwood (2006) and Bootmen (2000).
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Louise Delamere was born on 17 June 1969 in Wallasey, Cheshire, England, UK. She is an actress and producer, known for Judge Dredd (1995), Poirot (1989) and I'll Be There (2003). She has been married to Stephen Mangan since 12 May 2007. They have three children.- Actor
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Mark Lewis Jones is a Welsh actor heavily trained on the theatrical stage. Jones trained at two acting institutions including the Clwyd Youth Theatre as a teenager and then also at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama. He found stage work in London with such theatrical shows as Royal Shakespeare Company, and at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre. Mark made his initial start in films in 1985 and went on to work in many television movies and series. His extensive television work include appearances on 55 Degrees North (2004), Waking the Dead (2000) and the Hallmark production Jason and the Argonauts (2000). His film appearances have been tied to several notable, high-budget productions, starting with Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003) in 2003, starring Russell Crowe. Mark then got a role in Wolfgang Petersen 's Troy (2004) starring Brad Pitt and Eric Bana. He later rejoined his cast mate Eric Bana in the historical drama The Other Boleyn Girl (2008). In 2010, Mark shared the big screen with is Master and Commander cast mate Russell Crowe in the 13th century adventure epic Robin Hood (2010). After 2010, Mark continued his work on the small screen, appearing throughout different series most notably on the medieval fantasy series Game of Thrones (2011) and has even lent his contribution in voice acting.- Actress
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Olivia has appeared in over 100 productions since the age of seven. She is the youngest of four sisters and grew up in Hounslow, London. Her first ever big role, was playing alongside Cilla Black in the 1991 production of Robin Prince of Sherwood. Since then, she has starred in five stage productions, three films and more than ten television hit shows including The Bill, Holby City and Granada TV's smash hit show, Girls in Love. The CITV show was taken from the novels of Jacqueline Wilson and Olivia was delighted to play the main character Ellie, though her new found fame is something she is still getting used to. Her mother, who runs the Saturday Drama School, called 'All Expressions', in Teddington, tried to distract her from becoming an actress, but Olivia's determination to perform could not be taken away. She then began training at her mum's school when she was 11 and there gained the confidence she needed to break out into acting.- Sam Beezely is known for Torchwood (2006).
- Rhea Bailey was born in 1983 in Leeds, Yorkshire, England, UK. She is an actress, known for A Royal Winter (2017), Coronation Street (1960) and The Bill (1984).
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Andrew MacBean is known for Torchwood (2006), Keith Lemon's Fit (2010) and National Theatre Live: Amadeus (2017).- Ciarán is an actor, comedian and writer from Drogheda in Ireland, where he was born on 21st December 1984. Winner of the Edinburgh Comedy Award 2018 for Best Newcomer. Ciarán is know for Fighting with My Family (2019), Drunk History: UK (2015), and Josh (2013). He trained at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama and is one-third of the critically acclaimed sketch group BEASTS. Ciarán lives in London.
- Alex Hassell was born on 17 September 1980 in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England, UK. He is an actor, known for The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021), Violent Night (2022) and The Boys (2019). He is married to Emma King.
- Born and raised in Cardiff, Matthew Raymond trained at the acclaimed Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. Matthew has appeared in numerous stage productions, including performances at Shakespeare's Globe which were filmed for nationwide cinema release and aired on Sky Arts. Most recently Matthew appeared in the BBC's War & Peace, written by Andrew Davies and directed by Tom Harper. Matthew also produced and played a title role in the short film Stu (Stuart) & Ollie, which has recently received a nomination for Best Comedy at the London Short Film Festival 2016.
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David Gyasi was born in Hammersmith, London, England, UK. He is an actor and producer, known for Interstellar (2014), Cloud Atlas (2012) and Annihilation (2018).- Actor
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Matt Rippy was raised in Texas where he attended H.S.P.V.A. (The High School for the Performing and Visual Arts) in Houston and was a member of the Alley Repertory Theatre Company. Rippy (as he prefers to be called) moved to England and joined The Reduced Shakespeare Company in the West End. He continued to work with the Reduced Shakespeare Company, acting and directing, for the next 20 years. Rippy has drifted away from the stage and now works predominantly in film and television. He now lives in the Hertfordshire Hills of England but still wears his cowboy boots and rides a horse and motorcycle.- Actor
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Murray Melvin was born on 10 August 1932 in St. Pancras, London, England, UK. He was an actor, known for The Phantom of the Opera (2004), A Taste of Honey (1961) and Barry Lyndon (1975). He died on 14 April 2023 in Westminster, London, England, UK.